The National Secretary of Nigerian Union of Journalists, NUJ, Shuaibu Leman says the union, in collaboration with two non-governmental organisations, is working on a structure of Police-Media relations to enhance safety of journalists and promote transparency and accountability.
Leman explained that the effort would also guarantee press freedom and deepen democracy.
On welfare of Journalists, the National Secretary said the union had on different occasions, engaged media owners on non-payment of salaries and wrongful and arbitrary termination of appointments of journalists.
He explained that the union had succeeded in negotiating improved conditions of service with many media organisations, in addition to curtailing arbitrary terminations of appointments.
Leman stated that the union also had an insurance policy for members which are presently being reworked to cater for health issues. Similarly, he said, the union would continue to ensure the safety and security of Journalists by interfacing with agents of the state./pa#��IҸ�
